Kalispell in Flathead County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

Sundelius House

West Side Historic District

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2020

1. Sundelius House Marker

Inscription. Dr. Victor Sundelius was the first owner of this charming cottage, built circa 1937. Victor and his brother Fred, both osteopathic physicians, practiced together in Kalispell during the 1930s and 1940s. The brothers were generous to the community, donating their medical services to high school football, basketball, and track teams. The community mourned when Victor died in 1949 and Fred in 1952. Victor’s wife, Emma, and their two children remained in the home and the Sundelius family retained ownership until 1977. The well-finished interior features vintage glass doorknobs throughout, multi-paned French doors, and hardwood floors. Fluted ceiling fixtures in ornate and colorful floral motifs grace the bedrooms. Stucco cladding and a covered, gabled entry with graceful arches reflect the Tudor style, illustrating how English building traditions were adapted to twentieth-century American architecture. Mature landscaping reveals Victor Sundelius’ love of gardening and adds further appeal to this historic home.

Erected by Montana Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic

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lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Montana National Register Sign Program series list.

Location. 48° 11.465′ N, 114° 18.936′ W. Marker is in Kalispell, Montana, in Flathead County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Avenue West and 7th Street West, on the left when traveling south on 3rd Avenue West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 705 3rd Avenue West, Kalispell MT 59901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Montana

and in Glacier Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Metcalf House (within shouting distance of this marker); Lee/O'Neil House (about 300 feet away, measured

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2020

2. Sundelius House Marker

in a direct line); Yanicke House (about 300 feet away); Elmer Sonstelie Residence (about 300 feet away); McAllester House (about 500 feet away); Arthur L. Johnson Residence (about 500 feet away); Ripke House (about 500 feet away); West Side Historic District (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalispell.

Sundelius House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2020

3. Sundelius House and Marker

Sundelius House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 20, 2020

4. Sundelius House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.